Publications by authors named "Rangel Jaimes German William"
Spinal cord stimulation in a patient with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator for managing chronic chest pain: a case report and literature review.
Pain Manag
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The combined use of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is proven to be safe and effective for patients experiencing severe chest pain that does not respond to other treatments.
- - The case discussed demonstrates that SCS can effectively manage pain while ensuring that the ICD continues to work properly.
- - Key factors for success include selecting the right patients, setting the devices to low levels, and keeping track of their performance over time.
Pain, a prevalent and debilitating symptom in cancer patients, significantly diminishes the quality of life for both individuals and their families. Addressing this critical issue, our study presents the case of a 15-year-old diagnosed with synchronous multifocal multicentric osteosarcoma. We utilized radiofrequency ablation of bilateral splanchnic nerves, a strategy of multimodal pain and palliative care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe report on the successful treatment of refractory cancer pain by intrathecal neurolysis using 96% absolute alcohol. A female patient with colorectal adenocarcinoma with metastases to the sacral bones, the patient had severe pain refractory to pharmacological and interventional treatment. Intrathecal neurolytic block at the L5-S1 intervertebral space was performed, she reported a significant improvement in her pain and decreased opioid use.
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